The Federal Government has demanded a full and unconditional return of the 1,130 Benin Bronzes that were looted from the African nation in the 19th century and domiciled in German museums. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the demand in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday, during separate meetings with the German Minister…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has announced a new date successful candidates for the Narcotic Officer cadre and the first of batch of Narcotic Assistant cadre are to report for training. A statement released by the Director, Media & Advocacy of NDLEA, Femi Babafemi on Thursday said all successful candidates in the 2019…
The Lagos State Government has arraigned one Mrs. Rasheedat Adeleke, before a Yaba Magistrate Court for allegedly assaulting her 29-year-old sales lady in Ikotun area of the State. Speaking on the arraignment, the Counsel from the Directorate of Citizens Rights (DCR), Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Ms. Kafilat Oseni, stated that the accused was arraigned…
The Kaduna State Government has appointed Justice Ishaq Bello, a retired chief judge of the high court of the federal capital territory (FCT) to lead an Inquiry into the NLC warning strike of 16th to 19th May 2021, and the actions and events associated with it. A statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media…
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday presented 10 cars to recognise public servants who have distinguished themselves in the junior and senior categories across the State Civil Service. The Governor also announced a N5million cash gift for a Level 16 officer in Lagos State Civil Service for winning an impromptu quiz competition…
The Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of two former staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, before Justice Mahmoud Abdul-Gafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Head, Media &…
Governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun has assured residents particularly of Abeokuta, the state capital of uninterrupted supply of pipe borne water. Abiodun, who gave the assurance on Tuesday, shortly after he inspected the Arakanga Old Water Works, Abeokuta, said the completion and installation of the five ‘Barage Gates’ would allow for proper damming and…
The Chairman of BUA Group and founder of ASR Initiative, Abdul Samad Rabiu has stated that construction of the N2.5bn oncology and diagnostic centre donated to Kwara State Government will begin in August and completed in 12 months. The business mogul, who said this on Tuesday, added that the specialist facility would be the best…
The Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) and Premier Agribusiness Academy (PAA) have identified shortage of maize and soybean; which are the two most important ingredient used in poultry feed as the main factor crippling the poultry sector in Nigeria. Registrar / CEO, Nigeria Institute of Animal Science (NIAS), Professor Eustace Iyayi, while addressing stakeholders…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed reported plan to promote the ousted acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, despite his open indictment for corruption and abuse of office. The party in a statement signed by its party’s spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan said the alleged plan further confirms that the…